Overview
- Liverpool’s 16-year-old debutant Rio Ngumoha scored in the 100th minute to become the club’s youngest-ever scorer and secure a 3-2 victory.
- Anthony Gordon was sent off after a VAR review before halftime, Newcastle rallied through Bruno Guimarães and Will Osula to 2-2, then conceded at the death.
- The champions move to six points from two matches and remain unbeaten at the top end of the early Premier League table.
- Alexander Isak was omitted again as his proposed move to Liverpool remains unresolved, with reports of owner-level talks and PIF figures visible at St James’ Park.
- Eddie Howe reported fresh concerns over Sandro Tonali, Joelinton and Fabian Schär along with Gordon’s multi-game ban, as local reports say a £50m bid for Jørgen Strand Larsen was rejected by Wolves.